Oklahoma has become the 13th state to have a confirmed positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy farm, according to the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.
According to a press release on Friday, the positive sample was collected in April and submitted for testing. The press release stated that the dairy herd has fully recovered.
The officials of the department said that there is no threat to the safety of milk and milk products.
According to ODAFF, some clinical signs of HPAI in dairy cattle include:
- The drop of Romanianism
- Decreased food intake
- Decreased milk production
- Thick, concentrated, colostrum-like milk
- Indifference
- Dehydration
- Fever
If dairy farmers suspect HPAI disease, please call ODAFF at 405-522-6141.
For more information on HPAI in dairy cattle, including recommended biosensing measures, please visit ODAFF disease alerts Page